Daily Brief - MQ-25 to Fly in 2025.

Your daily strategic update on defense innovation, technology, and the future of warfare. Here is what we’ve got for you today:

• The MQ-25 Stingray is set to fly in 2025, with carrier operations scheduled for 2026.

• Denmark unveils a $2B Arctic defense package, investing in naval vessels and drones.

• Rafael tests electronic warfare decoy rockets with standard 130mm launchers.

• Rwanda’s Kagame heads to Turkey ahead of potential conflict with the DRC.

📰 Critical Headline

MQ-25 to Fly in 2025, Carrier Ops Planned for 2026
The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray, its first carrier-based unmanned refueling drone, is set to begin flight operations in 2025, with carrier integration scheduled for 2026. This timeline marks a major milestone in the Navy’s push for autonomous aircraft in carrier strike groups, enhancing aerial refueling and extending the range of carrier-based fighters.

🌍 Situation Report

• Rafael Tests EW Decoy Rockets with Standard 130mm Launchers: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has successfully tested new electronic warfare decoy rockets that can be deployed using standard 130mm launchers. These decoys are designed to disrupt enemy radar and missile targeting systems, offering enhanced survivability for aircraft and ships.
  

• Denmark Invests $2B in Arctic Defense: Denmark has announced a $2 billion defense package to strengthen its Arctic security, focusing on new naval vessels, drones, and surveillance systems. The investment aims to bolster territorial defense in the increasingly contested Arctic region.
  

• Rwanda’s Kagame Visits Turkey Amid Rising Tensions with DRC: Rwandan President Paul Kagame has traveled to Turkey ahead of a possible escalation in the conflict with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The visit raises speculation about potential military deals or strategic coordination as regional tensions grow.

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🔍 Intel Spotlight

Boom's XB-1 Demonstrator Jet Achieves Supersonic Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator jet has officially broken the sound barrier, marking a significant step toward the development of a next-generation supersonic airliner. The test flight provides key data for the company’s commercial supersonic ambitions and future military applications.

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📜 Words of Valor

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— John D. Rockefeller

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